Count arrival and departure days in your trip length. Estimate your data needs · Trip advice for Ireland
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Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Ireland — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Ireland eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 36 fixed-data Ireland plans, ranging from 502MB up to 50GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 15-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 8 of the 41 Ireland data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does an Ireland eSIM cost?
An Ireland eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (15 days) and $11.99 for 20GB (15 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.60/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Ireland works out at a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.60 median across the 195 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 12 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 10 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 15 days | $4.99 | $1.00 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 15 days | $11.99 | $0.60 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Ireland with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a Ireland eSIM for your itinerary
Dublin or an Ireland-only stay
Compare Ireland country plans with Europe bundles for the same allowance and dates. Extra countries add value only when your itinerary needs them.
Ireland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. Confirm both Ireland and the UK appear in the selected bundle's country list; an Ireland-only offer should not be assumed to cover both.
West coast or rural road trip
Check the exact plan's supported networks and save driving routes offline. Mobile coverage can vary on rural roads and inside buildings even when the country is included.
Open the current plan's details before buying: check validity, activation timing, coverage, hotspot rules and any fair-use limits. Calls and texts are included only when stated for that plan.
🇮🇪 About eSIMs in Ireland
Ireland is well covered by Vodafone and Three, and Wanderly Ireland eSIMs ride those networks for 4G/5G in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast, plus reliable signal along most of the Wild Atlantic Way. Rural Connemara, parts of Donegal and the Ring of Kerry back roads can still dip to 3G or no service — normal for Ireland, not a fault of the eSIM.
Many Ireland plans are Europe-wide, which matters if your itinerary includes Northern Ireland (UK) or a hop to the continent. Check the coverage list on the plan before you buy: a plan covering both Ireland and the UK saves you buying twice for a Dublin–Belfast trip.
Data needs are modest here — 3–5 GB covers a week of maps, pub-hunting and messaging. Installation is a 90-second QR scan, so you can be online before you leave Dublin Airport.
The best eSIM for Ireland on a budget is the smallest plan that covers every day of your trip and every place you go. If your route crosses into Northern Ireland for Belfast or the Causeway Coast, choose a plan that lists the United Kingdom, because Northern Ireland runs on UK networks. Most visitors are on data-only plans and use WhatsApp for calls; your home line can stay on for texts and bank codes with its data roaming switched off. See whether one eSIM can cover the UK and Ireland.
How to activate your eSIM in Ireland
- 1Buy before you flyPurchase and install on Wi-Fi at home. The QR code is emailed within a minute.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt Dublin, Shannon or Cork, toggle airplane mode, set the Ireland eSIM as your data line and enable Data Roaming for it.
- 4Check UK coverage if crossing the borderBelfast and Northern Ireland are UK networks. If your plan is Europe-wide it usually includes the UK — confirm before driving north.
Ireland eSIM FAQ
Does an Ireland eSIM cover Northern Ireland?
Only if the plan lists the United Kingdom in its coverage. Northern Ireland runs on UK networks. Our Europe-wide plans typically include both.
Which carriers does it use?
Vodafone Ireland and Three Ireland, the two networks with the broadest national coverage.
Will I have signal on the Wild Atlantic Way?
Mostly yes on main routes. Remote stretches of Connemara, Donegal and the Kerry back roads can drop to 3G or nothing — download offline maps for road trips.
How much data for a week?
3–5 GB is plenty for maps, messaging and social. Choose 10 GB+ if you stream or work remotely.
Can I hotspot?
Check the hotspot rule on the plan before you buy. Where hotspot is allowed, the data it uses comes out of the same allowance, so a laptop can use a small plan quickly.
What is the best eSIM for Ireland?
A plan sized to your own data use with validity for the whole trip. If you will visit Northern Ireland or Great Britain too, choose one that lists the United Kingdom as well as Ireland.
Do I need an Irish phone number?
Rarely. Restaurants, tours and taxis mostly work through apps and WhatsApp. If you need ordinary calls and SMS, a Calls & texts plan gives you a number, which may not be Irish.
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